Donald Trump has commissioned a $5.3 million restoration of statues and monuments across Washington DC, part of a broader push to spruce up the capital's public spaces. The initiative reflects the president's long-standing interest in the aesthetics of federal architecture and public monuments, an area he has taken a personal interest in during his time in office.

The renovation work covers a range of statues around the city, with the multimillion-dollar price tag drawing attention given competing federal spending priorities. Details of which specific monuments are included and the timeline for completion were among the points highlighted by the Daily Mail's report.